As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Gainesville, FL is $229,580, equivalent to $110 per hour, $4,415 weekly, or $19,132 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Gainesville, FL vary widely, spanning from $195,281 to $284,545. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($211,627) and 75th percentile ($258,351), while top earners (90th percentile) make $284,545 per year. This $46,724 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Gainesville Project Controller often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Gainesville currently ranks 716 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $195,281 Gainesville, FL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $211,627 Gainesville, FL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $229,580 Gainesville, FL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $258,351 Gainesville, FL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $284,545 Gainesville, FL January 01, 2026
25% $211,627 10% $195,281 90% $284,545 75% $258,351 $229,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Gainesville, FL. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $211,627 to $258,351 with the average base salary of $229,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $234,964 to $369,808 with the average total cash compensation of $291,409.

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About Gainesville, Florida    Gainesville is located at 29°39'55" North, 82°20'10" West (29.665245, −82.336097), which is roughly the same latitude as Houston, Texas. According to ....More

Gainesville, Florida  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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